VISUALIZATION OF ASTHABRATA TEACHING SYMBOLS AS TEXTILE PRODUCT DESIGN IDEAS WITH SURFACE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

• Main Author: Yulia Widyaratri, Chairunnisa
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/73326
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The Javanese people are renowned for their cultural richness and craftsmanship, and they hold steadfastly to the teachings passed down by their ancestors. They actively support and appreciate their own culture, which is deeply rooted in Javanese leadership concepts based on noble values. Even before the emergence of contemporary leadership theories, Javanese culture already had a concept of leadership behavior, exemplified by the teachings of Asthabrata or Hasta Brata found in ancient Javanese literary works. One such work is the Sestradisuhul manuscript, which has been studied and compiled into a book by K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam X, representing the Asthabrata leadership teachings in the Pakualaman Duchy. Symbolically, the Sestradisuhul manuscript represents these teachings through its framed structure. Specifically, the teachings of Asthabrata as a leadership concept can be disseminated to the wider public, particularly the younger generation, so that the values contained in these teachings can be implemented in contemporary life. However, the traditional methods of spreading the teachings of Asthabrata involve the Ramayana story, wayang characters, and translations of various ancient manuscripts. Visual representations of the symbols in the manuscript are rare. Therefore, this research aims to translate the symbols representing the qualities of the deities in each frame of the manuscript. The final outcome of this research will be applied to textile sheets using embroidery, beading, and digital printing techniques. These translated symbols will serve as visual representations of the Asthabrata teachings, enabling broader accessibility and understanding of these concepts.